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Investors eye GPUs as alternative asset, survey finds
DataCentre infrastructure

Investors eye GPUs as alternative asset, survey finds

Despite limited familiarity, 75% of investors surveyed by Nuway Capital and KPMG Ireland said they are optimistic about GPUs as an alternative asset class.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
OpenAI launches Trusted Access for Cyber with major names
Firewalls

OpenAI launches Trusted Access for Cyber with major names

Banks and security firms will test how advanced AI cyber tools can aid defence without widening the risk of offensive misuse.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Sat, 18th Apr 2026
Apax backs MillTech in USD $60 million growth deal
Software-as-a-Service

Apax backs MillTech in USD $60 million growth deal

The London-based firm gains fresh firepower to expand in North America as scrutiny grows over losses from unhedged currency exposure.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026
OpenAI raises USD $122 billion in record AI funding
Software-as-a-Service

OpenAI raises USD $122 billion in record AI funding

Investor appetite for AI remains intense as OpenAI's new cash haul lifts its valuation to USD $852 billion and deepens its compute push.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2026
BlackRock tops APAC fund brand ranking for fifth year
Artificial Intelligence

BlackRock tops APAC fund brand ranking for fifth year

Growing demand for passive funds and alternatives has helped the biggest global managers retain selector confidence despite volatile APAC markets.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
DigiCert updates document trust tool to curb AI fraud
Multi-factor authentication

DigiCert updates document trust tool to curb AI fraud

Rising fake-invoice and identity risks are pushing firms to centralise signing controls as AI makes forged documents harder to spot.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
10x Banking marks 100th release with platform 10.0
Fintech

10x Banking marks 100th release with platform 10.0

10x Banking launches version 10.0 of its core platform, its 100th release, adding richer lending tools and custom logic hooks for banks.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
'Give to Give' vs 'Give to Gain'
Apple

'Give to Give' vs 'Give to Gain'

Women are urged to shift from self-effacing 'give to give' to confident 'give to gain', turning generosity into visible power and progress.

By Lara Daniel • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
Anthropic raises USD $30 billion, hits USD $380b value
Data Analytics

Anthropic raises USD $30 billion, hits USD $380b value

Anthropic raises USD $30bn in new backing, lifting the AI group's valuation to USD $380bn as demand for its Claude models surges.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Feb 2026
Pulse Advertising names Paola Nannelli as Chief Executive
eCommerce

Pulse Advertising names Paola Nannelli as Chief Executive

Pulse Advertising has named Paola Nannelli Chief Executive as it steps up UK and US growth plans in the fast-shifting social commerce market.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2026
Broken rails, better rails: why TradFi needs DeFi now
Crypto

Broken rails, better rails: why TradFi needs DeFi now

As analogue-era banking creaks under digital demand, DeFi is quietly rewiring the rails of global finance, not blowing them up.

By Paul Quickenden • 6 min read • Mon, 9th Feb 2026
osapiens raises USD $100m to reach unicorn status
Software-as-a-Service

osapiens raises USD $100m to reach unicorn status

German sustainability software firm osapiens raises USD $100m Series C led by Decarbonization Partners, propelling it to unicorn status.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026
Databricks raises USD $4bn, valued at USD $134bn
Data Analytics

Databricks raises USD $4bn, valued at USD $134bn

Databricks secures over USD $4bn in fresh funding, lifting its valuation to USD $134bn as demand for AI data infrastructure surges.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2025

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Huboo acquires Sorted to create joined-up logistics platform
Software-as-a-Service

Huboo acquires Sorted to create joined-up logistics platform

The deal gives retailers a single system for fulfilment, shipping and returns, serving more than 400 customers across Europe.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
GeoWealth adds Goldman Sachs in USD $42.5m Series C round
Fintech

GeoWealth adds Goldman Sachs in USD $42.5m Series C round

GeoWealth extends its Series C with a USD $42.5m minority stake from Goldman Sachs to fuel growth while its family office keeps control.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Sat, 21st Mar 2026
Avvoka secures GBP £14m to scale AI legal drafting
Robotic Process Automation

Avvoka secures GBP £14m to scale AI legal drafting

Avvoka raises GBP £14m from Valhalla Ventures to scale its AI-driven contract drafting platform and accelerate US expansion.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2026
Zerocap unveils Bitcoin-to-ETF swap & credit tools
Crypto

Zerocap unveils Bitcoin-to-ETF swap & credit tools

Zerocap unveils instant Bitcoin-to-IBIT swap, letting big investors move into BlackRock's spot ETF structure without exiting BTC exposure.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2026